1
as in surrendered
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the boy reluctantly relinquished the illegal fireworks to the police officer
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as in resigned
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the retiring CEO relinquished his position to the company's vice president with very mixed feelings
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Recent Examples of relinquished
This act was the NCAA requirement the players relinquished control over their publicity rights as a condition of eligibility.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Rahm holed the shot with precious little green to work with to take a lead in the match that the Spaniard and his cherished partner, Tyrrell Hatton, never relinquished.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Yet in Week 1, in Brazil, the Chargers took a 10-0 lead against Kansas City, allowed 12 unanswered points and never relinquished the lead.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
However, Princess Märtha Louise's royal family members were not interviewed in the documentary, which premiered almost two years after Princess Märtha Louise officially relinquished her royal role.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
In the latest demands of Intel, the government willingly relinquished the ability to exert control, despite being the largest holder of Intel’s shares.
—Andrew King, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
To settle disputes with North Korea, for example, in 1962 and 1964 China relinquished the peak of Mount Baekdu and more than 500 square kilometers of nearby territory.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
In May 2025, Kraft Heinz announced a strategic review aimed at unlocking shareholder value, and Berkshire Hathaway relinquished its board seats, signaling potential structural changes.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Brunschwig, who was previously Fendi chairman and CEO, had also been named chief strategy officer of OTB, but relinquished that role, too.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Rahm holed the shot with precious little green to work with to take a lead in the match that the Spaniard and his cherished partner, Tyrrell Hatton, never relinquished.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Yet in Week 1, in Brazil, the Chargers took a 10-0 lead against Kansas City, allowed 12 unanswered points and never relinquished the lead.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
However, Princess Märtha Louise's royal family members were not interviewed in the documentary, which premiered almost two years after Princess Märtha Louise officially relinquished her royal role.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
In the latest demands of Intel, the government willingly relinquished the ability to exert control, despite being the largest holder of Intel’s shares.
—Andrew King, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
To settle disputes with North Korea, for example, in 1962 and 1964 China relinquished the peak of Mount Baekdu and more than 500 square kilometers of nearby territory.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
In May 2025, Kraft Heinz announced a strategic review aimed at unlocking shareholder value, and Berkshire Hathaway relinquished its board seats, signaling potential structural changes.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Brunschwig, who was previously Fendi chairman and CEO, had also been named chief strategy officer of OTB, but relinquished that role, too.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relinquished
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Reliever Luke Weaver walked the free-swinging Ceddanne Rafaela, gave up a hustle double to Nick Sogard, then surrendered the go-ahead two-run single to pinch-hitter Masataka Yoshida that ultimately proved to be the deciding blow.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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That’s the eighth-fewest surrendered in a game during the Campbell era.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Among them are active-duty soldiers, said the former Army captain, who resigned from her position in 2018 after being investigated by the military for speaking out against the war in Afghanistan.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Roberts resigned Tuesday, one day after he was placed on unpaid leave by the school district and his education license was revoked by Iowa’s Board of Educational Examiners.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
3 Oct. 2025
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Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until browned and fat has rendered, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Add the bacon and cook until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisped to your liking.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Philippe's grandfather, King Leopold III, also abdicated in 1951 amid a political crisis in an effort to safeguard the monarchy.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Instead of standing as a safeguard, Congress has abdicated its responsibility and has been a rubber stamp for the president’s unconstitutional whims.—
Trena Turner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The next party leader could very well become the country’s next prime minister, but even that’s not guaranteed; voters delivered a clear rebuke in the past two parliamentary elections, delivering seats to opposition parties and stripping the LDP of its majority.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Austin Wells delivered the game-winning hit with a single, as Chisholm scored all the way from first after getting a head start on the 3-2 count.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Lee also renounced any concept of gender roles, longing for full social equality regardless of gender or race.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Beijing views Taiwan as its own territory and has never renounced the use of force to bring Taipei under its control.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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There were the obvious errors — 19 in the final 29 games of the season — that ceded free bases, provided extra runners and prolonged innings.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the Dolphins have ceded three touchdowns to quarterbacks through three games.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Relinquished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relinquished. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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